Respiratory Therapist IV

Company: Dignity Health - St Johns Regional Medical Center
Location: Oxnard
Posted on: February 12, 2020

Job Description:

OverviewAbout St. Johnas Regional Medical CenterSt. Johnas Regional Medical Center, located in Oxnard, California is a recipient of the Distinguished Hospital Award for Clinical Excellence and rated an Americaas 100 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Care by Healthgrades. St. Johnas Regional is a member of Dignity Health Central Coast, an integrated network of top quality hospitals, with physicians from the most prestigious medical schools, and comprehensive outpatient services - all recognized for quality, safety and service. Hospitals in the Dignity Health Central Coast region include Arroyo Grande Community Hospital in Arroyo Grande, French Hospital Medical Center in San Luis Obispo, Marian Regional Medical Center in Santa Maria and St. Johnas Pleasant Valley Hospital in Camarillo. Each hospital is supportedDignity Health Central CoastDignity Health Central Coast is comprised of five hospitals, all recognized for their quality of care, safety and service, primary care offices, premier ambulatory surgery centers, technologically advanced imaging centers, outpatient services and comprehensive home health services. Hospitals in the Dignity Health Central Coast region include Arroyo Grande Community Hospital in Arroyo Grande, French Hospital Medical Center in San Luis Obispo, Marian Regional Medical Center in Santa Maria, St. Johnas Pleasant Valley Hospital in Camarillo and St. Johnas Regional Medical Center in Oxnard. Each hospital is supported by an active philanthropic Foundation to provide additional funding to support new programs and services, as well as to advance the communityas access to health care. A For more information, visit: A www. dignityhealth.org/centralcoastResponsibilitiesIn keeping with the Dignity Health core values, the Respiratory Therapist IV actively participates in the delivery of Pulmonary Medicine and Neonatal Intensive Care Services.This position is represented by SEIU, LocalA UHW and is covered by the terms and conditions of the applicable collective bargaining agreement.QualificationsMinimum Requirements: Current California licensed RRT Minimum of five (5) years Critical Care experience in Respiratory Therapyor three (3) years experience in a level 2 or greater NICU, competency in Neonatal and Newborn delivery Intubation andA three (3) years experience in critical care and ventilator management Current California RCP licensure CPR certification Neonatal Resuscitation Certification ACLS required; PALS certification required within three (3) months of employmentPreferred Skills & Knowledge:CPR Instructor or Neonatal Resuscitation instructor.A CPFT, RPFT or NBRC perinatal/pediatric certification.A A Demonstrates a working knowledge of current trends in performance of respiratory therapies. Demonstrates advanced and proficient technical skills in performance of respiratory therapies utilized in all patient care areas including critical care and NICU. Demonstrates ability to take on charge therapist responsibilities as required without direct supervision. Demonstrates ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally. Establishes effective working relationships with other departments, medical staff and co-workers; treats public courteously, tactfully and professionally. Demonstrates competency in advance modes of Ventilation. Demonstrates competency in all Technical Functions required of a RT I, RT II, and RT III. Demonstrates ability to work as part of a clinical team in dynamic or critical situations. Demonstrates ability to participate in the patient?s interdisciplinary plan of care & education. Ability to function as Chair person or Team leader in department Teams Coordinates department or interdisciplinary process Improvement (P.I.T) projects Able to assist Dept Supervisor or Director in peer review of employee performance evaluations and personnel issues. Able to function as preceptor for other staff able to work independently to develop and coordinate dept education and in-services programs. Demonstrates critical thinking skills and acts as a clinical resource for other ancillary or medical staff. Demonstrates appropriate leadership qualities and acts as a professional role model for other staff.Equal Opportunity Dignity Health is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, parental status, ancestry, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information about your EEO rights as an applicant, please click here.Dignity Health will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractoras legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c). External hires must pass a post offer, pre-employment background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with an arrest and/or conviction will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with federal and state laws, as well as applicable local ordinances, ban the box laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco and Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinances. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by telephone at (415) 438-5575 and let us know the nature of your requestA. We will only respond to messages left that involve a request for a reasonable accommodation in the application process. We will accommodate the needs of any qualified candidate who requests a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).A Dignity Health participates in E-verify.

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